5 Must-Read Pet Poems

These heartwarming and affectionate poems celebrate the special bond between humans and their beloved animal companions.

They capture the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy pets bring to their owners’ lives. These verses may depict playful antics, heartfelt moments, and the profound impact of pets on emotional well-being. Poets use evocative language to portray the unique personalities of each pet, whether they are furry, feathered, or scaled.

These poems become tributes to the cherished relationships shared with pets, emphasizing the joy of having a loyal companion by one’s side.

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Epigram Engraved on the Collar of a Dog Which I Gave to His Royal Highness

by Alexander Pope

‘Epigram Engraved on the Collar of a Dog’ is a humorous, playful, and extremely concise poem that presents the dog’s feelings of superiority.

The poem subverts the tropes and realities of pet ownership for comedic effect. The collar itself reads as a parody of real-life collars, which serve much more functional purposes.

I am his Highness' dog at Kew;

Pray tell me, sir, whose dog are you?

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Oddjob, a Bull Terrier

by Derek Walcott

‘Oddjob, a Bull Terrier’ by Derek Walcott is a thoughtful, emotional poem about loss and how unbearable the death of a pet can be.

Pets, and the important role they play in our lives is a critical point of this poem.

You prepare for one sorrow,

but another comes.

It is not like the weather,

you cannot brace yourself,

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Epitaph on a Hare

by William Cowper

‘Epitaph on a Hare’ by William Cowper describes the relationship between a pet hare and his owner who loved him unconditionally.

Though duly from my hand he took

His pittance every night,

He did it with a jealous look,

And, when he could, would bite.

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Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes

by Thomas Gray

‘Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes’ narrates a cat’s fatal chase for goldfish, offering a moral on misstep.

’Twas on a lofty vase’s side,

Where China’s gayest art had dyed

The azure flowers that blow;

Demurest of the tabby kind,

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Waiting at the Door (Dog Poem)

by Undefined Poet

‘Waiting at the Door’ is a poem told from the perspective of a loving dog addressing its still living owner. The dog reassures the owner that they will be together again in the future.

I was just a pup when we first met,

I loved you from the start.

You picked me up and took me home,

And placed me in your heart.

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Epigram Engraved on the Collar of a Dog Which I Gave to His Royal Highness

by Alexander Pope

Oddjob, a Bull Terrier

by Derek Walcott

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